Texans held workout with Ohio State LB Jerome Baker

Texans held workout with Ohio State LB Jerome Baker

One of the final private workouts the Houston Texans had leading into the 2018 NFL Draft took place late last week when Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker visited team headquarters. The Texans previously met with Baker at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Speed and range are Baker’s primary calling cards. The 2-year starter for the Buckeyes ran the 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds at 229 pounds, and his litheness shows on the field. He has some ability to blitz as well as in coverage, notably with his pick-six of Baker Mayfield in 2016. He doesn’t always play to his size and struggles getting off blocks.

Linebacker is not the most pressing need for the Texans, but Baker’s ability to play any LB spot in the formation holds appeal from a depth perspective. The Cleveland native is projected as a third or fourth-round pick.

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